bim bom is a space for making. primarily centering development of
movement based performance
solo practice
movement + sound collaboration
wip showings
work that might never be shown
strategies for community abundance
etcetera.

our wish is that bim bom is an affordable, dependable place for artists to create. we want to support you as best as we can in the tender, messy phases of your process that often go underfunded / self funded / or not funded at all.

rates

  • this sliding scale is a work in progress. too often, space rentals have an hourly rate that is higher than what an artist is paid for their work on an hourly basis. our model is formed in recognition that space use is not a luxury, but a necessity when it comes to developing work and maintaining a practice.

    we trust artists to self-select a rate that is true for them and their situation, and understand that their rate needs may shift from week to week.

  • $5 - $10 / hour

    this end of the scale is for those who are unable to meet their basic needs and have no expendable income or funding. we also encourage those who self-identify as BIPOC / ALAANA / First Nations / Indigenous to feel welcome renting space at this rate, regardless of financial situation.

  • $10 - $15 / hour

    this portion of the scale is for those who are able to meet their basic needs, and have some expendable income or funding. we encourage all individual artists to feel welcome renting space at this rate, regardless of financial situation.

  • $15 - $20 / hour

    this portion of the scale is for those who are able to meet their basic needs and have ample expendable income or funding. we also encourage those who are part of non-profit or for-profit groups to rent at this rate.

  • $20 - $40 / hour

    for public showings or gatherings of more than 15 people we ask that folks pay at this end of the scale. in addition to the length of the event, there will be an additional hour’s fee (30 minutes prior and after) for setting and resetting the space. if this event rate impedes you from paying artists participating in your showing or fulfilling a basic need, let us know and we’ll happily negotiate.

on deciding what to pay
(adapted from AWARE-LA)

pay less on the scale if

-you receive public assistance
-support dependents
-don’t have savings
-are formerly incarcerated
-do illegal work for survival
-have significant debt
-have a chronic illness or disability that interferes with your ability to earn money
-have immigration-related expenses
-are an elder with limited financial support
-are unable to access healthcare or struggle to pay for it

pay more on the scale if

you have few or no dependents-
have savings, investments, inherited money, and/or retirement accounts-
can ask people in your life for money-
own the home you live in-
rent your living space by choice-
own commercial or rental properties-
travel recreationally-
work part time by choice-
have more possible earning power (even if you aren’t using it right now) from: being able bodied, having a college degree, your gender or race, etc.-
are able to access healthcare comfortably-

the space

  • 1000 sq. ft. open space
    hardwood floors
    three large windows for natural light
    two skylights
    single gender-neutral restroom
    small kitchenette
    two points of entry / egress
    central AC
    radiators for heat

  • depends on what you're up to!

    for rehearsals + classes where everyone is moving around the room, 15 is comfortable maximum. anything more than that might feel squished.

    for events where people are sitting in chairs / at tables, 35-45 seems to be a comfortable maximum.

    for WIPs or performances with audience take into consideration how much space performers will need and whether audience will be seated or standing.

  • CTA: we are located on the belmont ave. (77 bus route) directly off of the laramie stop.
    biking: from the north/south, take laramie. from east/west, take roscoe.
    parking: spots on belmont are pay-to-park (free on sunday!), side streets are always free.

  • our main entrance on belmont ave. is a flat entry that is wheelchair accessible.
    air in the studio is purified 6x per hour via a large air purifier.

  • vinegar solution mopped floor
    powered 12-inch speaker
    8-channel mixer
    user friendly plug n play interface
    first aid kit
    piano
    yoga mats
    foam rollers
    tennis balls
    filtered water
    tea + coffee
    mini fridge + microwave